NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the establishment of National Geological Disaster Centre will enable efficient and effective disaster management.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, lava confined to crater
The lava flows are currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
6.3-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 04:49:52 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say
Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Geological factors can influence flooding, says expert
Nor Shahidah said gone are the days when logging and exploitation of forests were solely responsible for flooding.
Fri Jan 07 2022
KeTSA mulls setting up team of geological disaster experts - Takiyuddin
The move was to combine the roles of the experts so that more integrated actions could be taken.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Going, going... gone ? Europe's fast-vanishing glaciers
As climate change drives global temperatures ever higher, the glacier risks melting away into the geological record books altogether.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Geological analysis explains durability of Stonehenge megaliths
It remains unclear precisely when the rock formed.
Thu Aug 05 2021
50 Lenggong geological sites await recognition - Minister
Studies were being conducted before recognition could be given to the Lenggong Geopark as Perak's second national geopark.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes New Zealand; tsunami warnings possible, says PTWC
Tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the quake's epicentre.
Thu Mar 04 2021
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS
The undersea tremor struck at a depth of more than 600 kilometres about 220 kilometres south of Katabu on the island of Sulawesi.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Strong quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra, no tsunami risk
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island, with strong tremors felt in the area though seismology.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Tsunami Selat Sunda sudah diramal sejak 2012 - Pakar
Kejadian tsunami di Selat Sunda yang berlaku Sabtu lalu sebenarnya sudah diramal sejak 2012 oleh sekumpulan saintis Perancis dan Indonesia.
Wed Dec 26 2018
Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn people in the area to move away from the coast in case it causes a tsunami.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Authorities raise Bali volcano alert level
Indonesian authorities have raised to level four (caution) the status of Mt Agung on Bali island following an increase in the explosions being heard from the volcano.
Mon Nov 27 2017